HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2016-080 Rezoning PCD-1 Site Plan 4528 & 4530 France RESOLUTION NO. 2016-80
APPROVING FINAL REZONING FROM PCD-4, PLANNED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
TO PCD-I, PLANNED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT — I &
SITE PLAN REVIEW WITH VARIANCES FOR
4528 & 4530 FRANCE AVENUE
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. BACKGROUND.
1.01 Ted Carlson, Orion Investments is proposing to redevelop the properties at 4528 and 4530
France Avenue. The applicant is proposing to tear down the existing building at 4530 (former
Rapid Oil Change) and build an addition above the existing garage at 4528 France that would
match the existing building on that lot. A bank drive-through is proposed along France
Avenue.
1.02 The property is legally described as follows:
See Attached Exhibit A.
1.03 To accommodate the request, the following land use applications are requested:
I. A rezoning of the Oil Change site (4530 France) from PCD-4 to PCD-1, Planned
Commercial District; and
2. Site Plan Review with building, signage, parking and parking lot setback variances.
1.04 On July 13, 2016, the Planning Commission considered the request. A motion to approve the
Preliminary Rezoning and Preliminary Site Plan passed. Vote: 8 Ayes and I Nay.
1.05 On August 3, 2016 the City Council unanimously approved the request.
Section 2. FINDINGS
2.01 Approval is based on the following findings:
1. The proposed land uses are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The rezoning criteria per Section 36-216 of the City Code is found to be met.
3. The proposed variances are reasonable. The practical difficulty is the small lot size, the
single-family homes to the west, and the existing structures and parking lots/drive aisles
on the site. These conditions make any redevelopment difficult. A code compliant free
standing sign would potentially be blocked from view on France if the proof of parking
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4. The proposal is a vast improvement over existing conditions, which includes pavement
that extends to the lot lines. Green space has been added along west lot line and France
Avenue. A lot of landscaping has been added, including on top of the existing parking
structure that will remain. A fence and landscaping along the west lot line will provide an
improved buffer to the single-family homes to the west.
S. A parking study was conducted by WSB that concludes that adequate parking is
provided within the development. City Code required parking is not necessary for the
site. A proof-of-parking plan is proposed for additional spaces. These stalls are not
expected to be needed, but could be constructed if parking becomes a problem.
6. The site is uniquely located adjacent to single-family homes, and the existing
nonconforming underground parking structure is not common in this PCD-I Zoning
District. These conditions were not created by the applicant.
7. The proposed new building will enhance the character of the neighborhood, as it is a
vast improvement to the existing structure. The parking areas will also be improved by
adding landscaping along the west lot line, where there is none today. The landscaping
and green space in front and in back of the new building will also improve the character
of the neighborhood.
Section 3. APPROVAL
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina, approves
the Final Rezoning to PCD-1, Planned Commercial District, Site Plan and Variances subject to the
following conditions:
I. Subject to staff approval, the site must be developed and maintained in substantial
conformance with the following plans, unless modified by the conditions below:
• Site plan date stamped August 24, 2016.
• Grading plan date stamped August 24, 2016.
• Landscaping plan date stamped August 24, 2016.
• Building elevations date stamped August 24, 2016.
• Building materials board as presented at the Planning Commission and City Council
meeting.
2. The Final Landscape Plan must meet all minimum landscaping requirements per Chapter
36 of the Zoning Ordinance. A performance bond, letter-of-credit, or cash deposit must
be submitted for one and one-half times the cost amount for completing the required
landscaping, screening, or erosion control measures at the time of any building permit.
The property owner is responsible for replacing any required landscaping that dies after
the project is built.
3. Compliance with all of the conditions outlined in the city engineer's memo dated July 6,
2016.
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4. Provision of code compliant bike racks (5 minimum) near the building entrances.
5. Submit a copy of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District permit. The City may
require revisions to the approved plans to meet the district's requirements.
6. The on-site drive-aisle shall be widened to accommodate emergency vehicle, subject to
review and approval of the fire marshal.
7. Roof-top mechanical equipment shall be screened from adjacent residential property and
from France Avenue, per Section 36-1459 of the City Code.
8. Final Lighting Plan must meet all minimum lighting requirements per Chapter 36 of the
Zoning Ordinance. Lighting shall be down lit.
9. The applicant shall enter into a proof of parking agreement with the City of Edina. The
agreement shall be filed prior to issuance of a final occupancy permit for the new
building.
10. The two lots must be combined.
11. The back patio shall not be used for restaurant seating should a restaurant occupy the
building.
12. The sidewalk on France Avenue shall be 5 feet wide with a 2-foot boulevard.
13. The applicant shall work with the city engineer to explore ways to direct drainage to the
east.
Adopted by the city council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, on September 7, 2016.
ATTEST: " ()
Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS
CITY OF EDINA )
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CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
1, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that
the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular
Meeting of September 7, 2016, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of 2016.
City Clerk
Exhibit A
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Parcel 1:
Tract A, except that part embraced within Registered Land Survey No. 1378;
Tract B, except that part thereof lying Northeasterly of the following described line:
Beginning at a point on the East line of said Tract B, which point is the Northwest corner
of Outlot B, Walnut Ridge Third Addition; thence Northwesterly to a point in the North line
of said Tract B, which point is 45 feet East of the Northwest corner thereof and there
terminating.
Registered Land Survey No. 1145
Parcel 2:
Together with easement for roadway over the Northerly 30 feet of that part of the North
j of the Southwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 117, Range 21 lying West of the East
180 feet thereof as shown in Deed Doc. No. 587617;
(Now as to Tract A)
(Torrens property, Certificate of Title No. 1382175) I